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Swedish pensioners explain how abolishing the wealth tax changed their country

Swedish pensioners explain how abolishing the wealth tax changed their country

For much of the 20th century, Sweden enjoyed a justifiable reputation as one of Europe’s most egalitarian countries. Yet over the past two decades, it has transformed into what journalist and author Andreas Cervenka calls…

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Yield curve ‘steepening’ best seen as normalisation – ECB study

Yield curve ‘steepening’ best seen as normalisation – ECB study

Eurozone countries’ debt trajectories and a “common component” explain higher borrowing costs for long-term and very long-term government borrowing, the European Central Bank has said. In a blog post published on January 16, economists Benjamin Böninghausen…

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Lead, arsenic and other toxic metals abound in tattoo inks sold in Australia – new study

Lead, arsenic and other toxic metals abound in tattoo inks sold in Australia – new study

In recent decades, millions of Australians have embraced body art – an estimated 30% of adults have a tattoo. Over a third of those with tattoos have five or more pieces. Trend reporting from industry…

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Oil prices fall as Trump tariff threats hit risk sentiment

Oil prices fall as Trump tariff threats hit risk sentiment by : Investing.com Source link

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Have US tariffs failed to bite? China’s trade surplus hits a record US$1.2 trillion

Have US tariffs failed to bite? China’s trade surplus hits a record US$1.2 trillion

The numbers are in, and they paint a picture that defies the conventional wisdom of Washington’s trade hawks. In 2025, China’s trade surplus surged to a record high of US$1.2 trillion (£900 billion). In December…

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Social lives of whales and dolphins shape the spread of infectious diseases

Social lives of whales and dolphins shape the spread of infectious diseases

Dolphins, whales and seals are highly social animals. Many live in groups, form long-term relationships, and repeatedly interact with the same individuals over years or even decades. Some dolphins have preferred companions, while others move…

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Iran warns against any US strike as judiciary hints at unrest-linked executions

Iran warns against any US strike as judiciary hints at unrest-linked executions

Iran warns against any US strike as judiciary hints at unrest-linked executions by : Reuters Source link

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why changes in return policies don’t do enough to address environmental damage

why changes in return policies don’t do enough to address environmental damage

Online fashion retailer Asos recently introduced additional fees for customers who return lots of items, marking a significant shift in the fast fashion model that has relied on free, frictionless return policies as a key…

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BoJ to tighten policy if economic projections hold, says Ueda

BoJ to tighten policy if economic projections hold, says Ueda

The governor of the Bank of Japan has said it will continue to raise its policy rate if its economic projections hold. In a speech to business leaders today (December 1), Kazuo Ueda said the…

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AI can make the dead talk – why this doesn’t comfort us

AI can make the dead talk – why this doesn’t comfort us

For as long as humans have buried their dead, they’ve dreamed of keeping them close. The ancient Fayum portraits – those stunningly lifelike images wrapped in Egyptian mummies – captured faces meant to remain present…

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